ANGULLONG 'FOSSIL HILL' BARBERA 2023 ($30 / Orange NSW)
93 Points
The rustic yet enticing aromas and flavours denote characteristics of dark berries, fennel fronds, violets and mixed spices.
The textural fine tannins and 14.5% Alc components allow for a long and grippy palate glide, which balances the fruit richness.
The flavours are abundant and well framed.
This is another upper echelon Barbera from the Angullong team of Ben Crossing and Jeff Byrne.
It's one to be enjoyed now with hearty winter meals, but will also reward some cellaring.
Gilbert Labour